US State
Department is transitioning a visa bond program into a permanent fixture,
according to a Federal Register notice posted on Friday.
This
initiative targets travelers from 50 nations, primarily across Africa,
requiring them to post financial bonds of up to $20,000 to secure US visas. The
regulation specifically impacts B1 and B2 visas, which travelers use for
business and tourism purposes.
The official
notice clarifies that “Consular officers may require covered nonimmigrant vi...
